Marley Brown: The View From Maryland

Summary

When I first met Marley Brown, I thought, what a character. Some thirty years later, Marley is still a character who has made major contributions to Chesapeake historical archaeology. During his tenure as director of CW’s department of archaeological research, Marley expanded the program’s focus to include sites along the James and York rivers, building a spatial and temporal context that has served all of us working in the region, including those of us in Maryland. Marley’s refreshing generosity with data has facilitated the building of new databases and new models for interpreting colonialism and the colonial experience. His name may not be on every paper written about the Chesapeake, but the long arm of his influence is there nonetheless. This presentation brings a Maryland perspective to the enduring value and colorful manner of Marley’s work.  Historical archaeology is the richer for the mark Marley has made on the field.

This Resource is Part of the Following Collections

• Society for Historical Archaeology 2015   •
• Making waves: A celebration of the scholarship and influence of Marley Roberts Brown III

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Contact(s): Society for Historical Archaeology

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